Re: [Aroid-l] Arum hygrophilum

From: James Waddick <jwaddick at kc.rr.com> on 2013.11.21 at 21:11:14 On Nov 11, 2013, at 11:58 AM, DAVID LEEDY <djleedy@sbcglobal.net> wrote: I am interested in the experiences of others, particularly with hygrophyllum and, maybe, rupicola.  Dear David and all,  I have grown Arum hygrophilum (note spelling?) in the Kansas City metro area for upwards of 10 years. This is a Zone 5/6 location with extended droughts and low rainfall. Although we have already had a couple nights of 15 F the foliage remains undamaged. Colder nights are expected and some more foliage damages, too.  It recovers in spring  and blooms regularly. In short reliable and hardy here. This spring I planted some tubers of Arum creticum after years of thinking they were too tender. I saw a single plant in bloom in a garden just north of Wichta, KS and was inspired. So far the foliage is just emerging and remains undamaged. Fingers firmly crossed. I have a plant labelled rupicola which survives here, but I have doubts to ID and must compare to Peter Boyce=92s book one of these bloom seasons.  Hope this helps.  Jim W.  James Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd Kansas City, MO 64152-2711 USA Phone     816-746-1949 --Apple-Mail=_02466882-032F-4EE3-A8AC-2AC365D4CE61-- --===============4429604980614433565==

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